In our family we have birthday pie because M is allergic to some ingredients in cake. This was our first time putting candles in pie and we learned you have to let it cool more than a half hour. I lit the candle to sing happy birthday but little did I know the wick was burning at both ends. We pulled out the candles to reveal a puddle of wax. What to do? I dug 4 beautiful holes :) into each pie......... no more wax.
Only a few days after T's birthday is our next holiday our anniversary. I can't believe it's already been five years. T surprised me with two dozen roses and a weekend getaway to Dallas. What a Husband! How I love him and am so grateful for the five wonderful years we've journeyed together! Thank you so much Mom and Dad W. for watching the kids!! I don't even think the kids missed us they had so much fun!
This Year we stayed home for Christmas and started some fun new traditions of our own! Christmas eve we read the Nativity story from Luke and the kids dressed up to play the parts. M got really into it and brought all her stuffed animals down to be in the play. I had to laugh at "Elmo the sheep".
After we read the Christmas story we Watched Polar Express and drank Apple cider. M felt so big being up after Tristan went to bed.
Christmas morning M wouldn't come down the stairs because she was so scared that Santa was still down there. She quickly warmed up to the idea of Santa once she saw the presents.
The day after Christmas we went to Grapevine, which claims to be the Capital of Christmas in Texas. I have to admit it's a pretty enchanting small town. They have this light show that plays every 30 minutes at the town square and lots of fun small town shops decked out in old fashion Christmas attire. The local theater read showings for Seven Brides and Seven Brothers. I love these fun blast from the past places!
New Years Eve we went to the F.W. Zoo.. That night we had brought in the new year with a fun couple who have kids the same age as ours .
Our Holidays wrap up with M Birthday. I can't believe M is already 3! She was so excited to have Birthday "pie" and to blow out her candles! It was so fun to have so many family members sing with us over webcam.
M loves little Einstiens in particularly the one about birthday balloons. When M went to bed we blew up some balloons and placed them at the end of the stairs and put up pink streamers around the house. Millie gleed with joy when she saw the balloons. She didn't even miss the fact that we waited until after church to open presents.
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Cute pictures! Looks like a fun holiday! I seriously can't believe how grown up your kids are getting. Tristan especially!!
love the pics Nats--you have beautiful kids, of course! Texas looks so nice and warm right now...enjoy it!
What a full month of celebrating b-days and the holidays. . .We sure missed you here though. What a cute idea to put balloons all over the floor for her b-day. We'll have to try that one some day. WE are praying for you and all your decisions.
I love the pictures of shepard Millie and Tristan!! Oh, and thank Millie for giving Carly one of those beloved birthday balloons!!
Your kids are absolutely darling. It is hard to believe that the last time I saw you Millie was barely walking. Crazy how time goes by.
Very sweet pictures, Natalie. Looks like December was a busy month for you! I'm glad you and Trent were able to get away for your anniversary. Has it really been 5 years? Time slips by fast...just don't blink, huh?
Your kids are getting so big. They are cute. I would love to put Tristan next to Anna. He looks like a big boy.
Guess what??? I'll be in dallas in april!!! I want to come see you guys:) I'll call ya so we can talk:)
I'm so impressed with your history! Thanks for sharing!
The kids are getting so big! I wish we could get together for a playdate!
I told you I would blog stalk you! Yay! But now you need to update so I have some fresh content to read. I'm so glad you guys moved here!
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